Characteristic Analysis of Boiling Heat Transfer of R32 Refrigerant and Modeling Study of Heat Exchanger
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study experimentally investigates the boiling heat transfer characteristics of R32 and R410A refrigerants in heat exchangers, systematically analyzing the effects of tube thickness, saturation temperature, latent heat, liquid-phase density, and viscosity. The average boiling heat transfer coefficients (HTCs) of R32 and R410A were compared across varying mass flow rates and saturation temperatures. The results reveal that, independent of tube thickness, the boiling HTC of R32 exhibits a non-monotonic increase followed by a decrease with rising mass flow rate. Additionally, elevated saturation temperatures reduced vaporization latent heat, liquid-phase density, and gas-phase viscosity, while the flow pattern may also change. Meanwhile, R32 demonstrated superior boiling heat transfer performance compared to R410A under equivalent conditions. Furthermore, the correlation is proposed to predict the HTCs, indicating ±10% prediction error. This study provides critical insights for optimizing refrigeration systems and advancing heat exchanger modeling frameworks.
Source: Energies
DOI: 10.3390/en18195258
Authors: Bo Yu, Chenjie Zhou, Wenxiao Chu, Yuye Luo
Institutions: Gree (China), Xi'an Jiaotong University
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,137
OpenAlex ID: W4414793409